1-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone perfume compositions

Abstract

Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste and medicinal product flavor and aroma and perfume aroma augmenting, enhancing, modifying and imparting compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornyl)-2-propanone (hereinafter referred to as the "norbornylpropanone derivative") having the structure: ##STR1## (which structure is intended to cover both the "endo" and the "exo" isomers thereof). Addition of the said "norbornylpropanone derivative" to consumable materials is indicated to produce: (a) In foodstuffs, foodstuff flavorings, chewing gums, toothpastes and medicinal products, fruity/berry, pine needle-like aromas and sweet, fruity/berry, blueberry-like, pine needle-like, pine balsam flavor characteristics; and (b) In perfumes, colognes and perfumed articles sweet, berry, weody, piney, mint aroma notes with a damascenone-like character and buttery and minty nuances.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A process for augmenting or enhancing the organoleptic properties of a perfume composition comprising the step of adding thereto a composition of matter having the structure: ##STR30## wherein the wavy lines are representative or "exo" or "endo" configurations. 
     
     
       2. The process of claim 1 wherein the consumable material is a cologne. 
     
     
       3. A perfume composition comprising a compound having the structure: ##STR31## and at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of natural perfume oils, synthetic perfume oils, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, esters and lactones. 
     
     
       4. A cologne composition comprising a compound having the structure: ##STR32## ethanol and water.